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Vulnerability is apparent
These are the not the same Red Sox anymore, and they have not been the same for quite some time. So if you are expecting...
BLOGS
red sox blog
Video: Reaction roundup
The Globe's starting lineup of baseball writers (and one pinch-hitting, September call-up) recap the Rays' 9-1 triumph over the Red Sox in Game 3 of...
patriots blog
Belichick Q&A
Here is a transcript of coach Bill Belichick's conference call this afternoon with reporters, as provided by the Patriots' media relations department. Click "full entry"...
Vulnerability is apparent
These are the not the same Red Sox anymore, and they have not been the same for quite some time. So if you are expecting them to overcome five-run deficits...
Kobasew: Three weeks
Chuck Kobasew will be sidelined for the rest of October. (Justine Hunt/Globe Staff) Claude Julien said Chuck Kobasew would be sidelined for three weeks,...
The Flop at the Trop
Not much to like about Mike last night... Gil Velasquez may have given the Sox a cleaner inning. And Grady Francona left Pedro Beckett in a Little too long....
Red Sox-Rays prediction roundup
Our roundup of pundit predictions for the Red Sox-Rays ALCS.
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Perk makes presence felt
Center Kendrick Perkins returned to practice Monday and is expected to play for the Celtics against Cleveland in Pittsburgh Tuesday. Perkins, recovering from right shoulder...
Skipper's dilemma
When managers remind you that players can either make you look smart or look dumb, they're saying it only because it's the gospel truth.
Get to the point
With Longmeadow churning out 80 points in a win over over Minnechaug Friday night, it immediately got us wondering what the state record for points...
Eagles get ready for Va. Tech
It is one of those, "Is the glass half-empty or half-full?" situations. If you examine the Atlantic Coast Conference standings and results from the first...
soccer blog
US smoke Cubans; England too good For Kazakhs
World Cup soccer came back into focus at the weekend as nations across the globe continued their quest to punch their tickets for the trip...
This week in OT
Check out this week's OT, which includes Eric Wilbur wondering which team in the ALCS is the Goliath. Also, Maureen Mullen draws a comparison between Jon Lester and Bruce Hurst. Charles P. Pierce (on Randy Moss) and Chad Finn (
on the lack of a playmaker) write on the Patriots. (10/9/08)
video
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Bob Ryan and a guest discuss the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Bruins every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. (9/25/08)
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Commemorative section
Relive the Celtics' first NBA championship in 22 years.
alcs game 3 > rays 9, red sox 1
(Globe Staff Photo/Barry Chin)Rays hammer Lester, Red Sox
The Rays pounded Sox starter Jon Lester for 5 early runs and cruised to a 9-1 win in ALCS Game 3. Tampa Bay now leads the series, 2-1, with Game 4 tomorrow night at Fenway. (Above, center) Rocco Baldelli is congratulated after blasting a 3-run homer in the 8th.
- galleries Fenway Park scene | Game photos
- Report card Submit your grades for Game 3
- Video Shaughnessy | Mazz | Benjamin | Forsberg
- Video Terry Francona's postgame remarks
- Extra Bases Reaction from Fenway
- NLCS Phillies one win from World Series
patriots > reiss's pieces
Bits from Belichick
Patriots coach Bill Belichick held a tele-conference with the media today, and although he had not had a chance to review the game in its entirety, he actually took an upbeat tone about the result despite the final score.
(10/13/08)
- Chargers 30, Patriots 10 Major turnoff
- report card Grade the Patriots
- gallery Photos from last night's game
bruins
Alberts traded to Philadelphia
Andrew Alberts was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers today for Ned Lukacevic and a conditional 2009 fourth-round pick. (Globe, 10/13/08)
headlines
- mlb 4 players, 3 coaches fined for NLCS fracas
- nlb Cardinals star Pujols has elbow surgery
- celtics Perkins expected to play Tuesday
- college football Bowden out as Clemson coach
- NFL Romo breaks finger, could miss four weeks
- Horse racing Big Brown's career over after injury
- Football Police: Holy Cross player stabs teammate
- NBA Tightening belt in U.S., but expanding in China
- Celtics O'Bryant swatting any misconceptions
features, notebooks, and columns
Celtics
C's perked up by return
There were some strong signs of Kendrick Perkins's return to practice yesterday after right shoulder surgery.
Bruins
Bruins deal ex-BC star Alberts
Andrew Alberts was traded to Philadelphia for Ned Lukacevic and a conditional 2009 fourth-round pick
Football notes
The (silver and) black hole
Some Raiders fans are disenchanted with owner Al Davis, whose club has plummeted to the bottom of the NFL.
College hockey 2008-09
March lion
BC coach Jerry York is entering his 37th year of coaching, but he appears as excited about the game as he was as a wide-eyed kid in Watertown.
- National outlook Sauer, Wolverines hungry for more
- ECAC preview Harvard two men down at the start
- Hockey East Terriers hopeful net result is more wins
globe columnists
TODAY'S TOP GLOBE SPORTS STORIES
- Chargers 30, Patriots 10 Major turnoff (By Christopher L. Gasper, Globe Staff)
- Even in tough times, Red Sox are still a hit (By Erin Ailworth, Globe Staff)
- Beckett takes great pains to say he's OK (By Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff)
- Dan Shaughnessy Bursting at the seams (By Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Columnist)
red sox
- Lowrie's focus in the right place once again (Boston Globe, 10/12/08)
- NLCS notebook Moyer hopes to push LA to brink (Boston Globe, 10/12/08)
- Torre, Dodgers face stern test (Boston Globe, 10/12/08)
- Bob Ryan Masterson crossing that bridge as he comes to it (Boston Globe, 10/12/08)
- Dan Shaughnessy Versatile Youkilis is Sox' roll model (Boston Globe, 10/12/08)
PATRIOTS
- Junior's varsity: Retiree still follows the team (Boston Globe, 10/13/08)
- Falcons 22, Bears 20 Second-chance points (Boston Globe, 10/13/08)
- Rams 19, Redskins 17 Rams give skid the boot, slip past Redskins (Boston Globe, 10/13/08)
- Texans 29, Dolphins 28 This time, Texans don't let victory slip through grasp (Boston Globe, 10/13/08)
- NFL Roundup Cardinals strut their stuff in OT (Boston Globe, 10/13/08)
CELTICS
- O'Bryant swatting any misconceptions (Boston Globe, 10/13/08)
- Basketball notes Move was just Posey minding his business (Boston Globe, 10/12/08)
- Pruitt training to lead (Boston Globe, 10/12/08)
- Cousy is fired by Comcast (Boston Globe, 10/11/08)
- Cavaliers planning a coup against NBA kings (Boston Globe, 10/11/08)
BRUINS
Hitting, and missing, in pinch (Boston Globe, 10/13/08)
SOCCER / REVOLUTION
Revolution searching for leads (Boston Globe, 10/11/08)
Revolution clinches seventh straight playoff berth (Boston Globe, 10/7/08)
HIGH SCHOOLS
Globe North Sports Andover's Rachel Moore has state swimming records in sight (Boston Globe, 10/12/08)
COLLEGES
After huddling, Eagles are ready for conference (Boston Globe, 10/13/08)